Thrush (also called monilia or candida) is a vagonal infection. The organism is a yeast which is commonly found in the body without causing any problems. At times a woman may notice symptoms, particularly during pregnancy, or when she is on antibiotics or some other medication. Reoccuring thrus sometimes is an indicator of diabetes or some other ilnesses.

Symptoms include itchiness, burning, soreness, a cheesy white discharge, discomfort during intercourse and pain when urinating.

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Signs and symptoms... Oral thrush usually produces creamy white lesions on your tongue and inner cheeks and sometimes on the roof of your mouth, gums and tonsils. The lesions, which resemble cottage cheese, can be painful ...

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Prevention... The following measures may help reduce your risk of developing Candida infections: Try using yogurt or acidophilus capsules when you take antibiotics. Treat any vaginal yeast infections that develop d...

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Complications... Oral thrush is seldom a problem for healthy children and adults, although the infection may come back even after it''s been treated. For people with compromised immune systems, however, thrush can be ...

Treatment... The goal of any treatment is to stop the rapid spread of the fungus, but the best approach may depend on your age and the cause of the infection. Treating oral thrush in children Toddlers with mild or...

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